Ok, I thought there is competition for some roster spots??
Of course, knock the rust off for veteran players that have already proved it in previous season at MlB level. Their position on the team is secure, and the point of ST for them is to get ready for the season.
But saying there is a competition for the 5th rotation spot and not to give it the player who showed-out in ST then renders any ST competition pointless.
In my opinion they need to put Jones on the roster. The only reason not to do so would be the risk of injury. If he struggles they can always send him back down. If he does well, then the team is more competitive because he's on it. Jones has been not only top 5 in the rotation competition but top 3.
By no means do I feel Jones is a finished product but the areas he needs to work on can be better evaluated at the major league level (command, 3rd pitch and sequence). Getting chases just off the plate in triple A isn't the same against big league hitters, he needs to fine tune his abilities against the better competition.
If they send him down, it is more of the FO pushing the competitive window further down the road. It would also indicate a flat out lie to the fans and potentially the player.
If Jones was a shortstop or an outfielder, I would think it worth holding on until June to preserve his seventh year of control but as a power pitcher I really don’t see any upside to that. Pitchers are like running backs, they rarely stay healthy into their second contract. How many of our top prospects have had injuries in AAA over the years? He is healthy NOW and pitching like a beast, bring him north, and let him do it here as long as he can.
Just announce it already, is someone in the last ST game later today going to change your mind
Make him sweat it out, just make sure he’s chewing the finger nails off his glove hand
Ok the nonsense needs to stop before it starts
Was hoping to see what I thought was
the best 13 with very little filter other than Connor Joe w/RISP
Excited Triolo had such a strong spring to solidify, IMO, the most important roll which is
Handcuff all 4 infield spots
However, since JT won the Keystone,
Alika Williams who should not be on any 40
Gets to steal more AB’s
This is insanity he makes Clint Barmes look like
Trea Turner
I’ll take Peggy with pneumonia, mono,
diarrhea
Half the line up with no filler I wanted
could end
6. Joe
7. Taylor
8. Delay
9. Williams
Are you kidding me Shelty?
In over his head BC
Extremely well said, Murph.
What’s the point of ST if you’re not gonna let the pitchers/players that pitch/play the best win the OD job for the open spots.
I thought the point of ST is to knock the rust off and prepare for the year? I’m good with keeping any ST hero in the minors.
Literally to prepare for the games that count.
That's the point of spring training.
This isn't your high school club, it's not a tryout.
Ok, I thought there is competition for some roster spots??
Of course, knock the rust off for veteran players that have already proved it in previous season at MlB level. Their position on the team is secure, and the point of ST for them is to get ready for the season.
But saying there is a competition for the 5th rotation spot and not to give it the player who showed-out in ST then renders any ST competition pointless.
If JJ develops and uses an effective change-up...... Watch out!
In my opinion they need to put Jones on the roster. The only reason not to do so would be the risk of injury. If he struggles they can always send him back down. If he does well, then the team is more competitive because he's on it. Jones has been not only top 5 in the rotation competition but top 3.
By no means do I feel Jones is a finished product but the areas he needs to work on can be better evaluated at the major league level (command, 3rd pitch and sequence). Getting chases just off the plate in triple A isn't the same against big league hitters, he needs to fine tune his abilities against the better competition.
If they send him down, it is more of the FO pushing the competitive window further down the road. It would also indicate a flat out lie to the fans and potentially the player.
Ali Sanchez is gone apparently. There is the needed spot for Jones.
The Pirates are so deep at starting pitching to start the season that I see no way to make room for him in the rotation.
If Jones was a shortstop or an outfielder, I would think it worth holding on until June to preserve his seventh year of control but as a power pitcher I really don’t see any upside to that. Pitchers are like running backs, they rarely stay healthy into their second contract. How many of our top prospects have had injuries in AAA over the years? He is healthy NOW and pitching like a beast, bring him north, and let him do it here as long as he can.
Probably a good argument here. I’ve often thought we babied Cole and his arm, all to the benefit of the Astros and Yankees.